granny snatching n.— «As Americans live longer and become more mobile, guardianship struggles that entangle old folks in multiple state jurisdictions are becoming more common. There’s even a term coined to describe unseemly tussles:...
Goldilocks attrib.— «A friend of mine thinks it should be the Goldilocks Arena. We had one that was too small, then one that was too big.» —“Houston has Summit, but no Peak for Spurs” by Rick Casey San Antonio Express...
Tricky-dadian n.— «Despite all this money, T&T does not have the best reputation in the region since its citizens are referred to as “Tricky-dadians.”» —“Win some, lose some” by Tony Deyal Trinidad...
dressing n.— «“Dressing” refers to stones about the size of bowling balls that are used to settle and fill in among the large granite boulders, which are the backbone of the jetties.» —“Getting the right words out on coastal...
tomb-stoning n.— «The “tomb-stoning” youngsters, who are usually spotted diving off cliffs, have been leaping from a pier over the top of in-coming powerboats.» —“‘Bombers’ Dice With Death” Herald...
coffin n.— «Unanimously passed a resolution that prohibits utility companies to place above-ground junction boxes, commonly called “coffins,” in areas where electrical equipment is run underground.» —“Ordinance on paying...